Villaggio Residence Il Gabbiano In Ricadi

A dream. An unforgettable place. For families and couples.

Wonderful resort, we stayed there during the last week of October 2025. Fortunately, the weather was beautiful, and we were able to swim every day. The resort is small and family-run. The staff were friendly and helpful, even at the end of the season. The owner was equally accommodating and a great host. The rooms are large, modernly furnished, with a lovely balcony overlooking the sea. Cleanliness is a top priority at this resort. The gardens are meticulously maintained, with many flowers, fruits, and tropical plants; you never stop discovering something new every day. Breakfast was truly excellent, leaving nothing to be desired, and the coffee was superb. For lunch, you can order pizza or other light Italian dishes at the bistro. Drinks and aperitifs are served by the pool, and the staff there are also very friendly. Dinner offered an excellent appetizer buffet, and there were three different main courses served daily (pasta, fish, meat dishes, and very good vegetable side dishes). Here, too, the waiters were witty, very attentive, and helpful. The waiters were also witty, very courteous, and helpful. The beach is beautiful, with fine sand and rounded stones in the sea, making it easy to get in and out without water shoes. There are occasionally slightly higher waves (due to the season), but good swimmers can easily have fun in the sea. Since we were there off-season, I can't comment on the entertainment, but we thoroughly enjoyed the quieter, less crowded resort and made friends with other families. It's wonderful to have a cocktail in the bar or on the terrace in the evening and watch the sunset over Stromboli. The resort offers daily shuttle buses to Tropea for a small fee, and if you want to see more, a rental car is a good option. These can also be booked through reception. A truly special holiday in a beautiful resort. I honestly can't think of anything to criticize, and I'm not easily pleased ;-)

Thank you for our stay! Although it was a last few days before complete season closure we had a wonderful experience! Food is great, rooms are perfect! Very easy parking and beautiful seaside! One small improvement points: pls try to offer memory foam and/or ergonomic pillow options. Unfortunately I got bad neck hurtings from the pillows🙈 All in all we had a wonderful time! Thank you!🥳😍

Great resort! We stayed there as a family. We were kindly upgraded to a 4-bed room (off-season). The beach is great. The sea is turquoise/azure. We saw lots of fish. The food was good. The staff is very friendly. We were able to book a tennis court during the off-season without any waiting time. We will definitely visit again. Side note: Tropea is only a 15-minute drive away.

A charming, well-maintained place, with friendly and helpful reception staff (especially Mrs. Michela and Mr. Gianni). The staff paid great attention to customer service. The restaurant was good, the pizzeria superb!!! A few days of vacation, but intense! Breathtaking setting! We will return soon and with great enthusiasm.